Mission
We strive to create a campus culture free from violence and built upon healthy relationships and consent. We prevent interpersonal violence through education, and we compassionately respond to survivors of trauma to promote healing. We define interpersonal violence to be inclusive of sexual violence, dating violence, stalking, sexual harassment, and hate violence.
Response Mission
The SARP Response mission is to provide survivors with high-quality, trauma-informed counseling, advocacy, and accompaniment following experiences of interpersonal violence and other traumas.
Prevention Mission
The SARP Prevention mission is to build awareness, promote prevention, and improve access to resources for survivors in relation to the issue of interpersonal violence while challenging norms and creating inclusive environments.
Vision
We envision a BU community and world that is just, equitable, and free of violence.
Goals
- Raise awareness and broaden the BU community’s understanding of interpersonal violence.
- Educate and enhance the skills of community members towards the creation of safe and healthy relationships.
- Promote survivor healing through trauma-informed counseling.
- Advocate for survivors through empowerment, education, and accompaniment.
- Influence local and global efforts to prevent and respond to interpersonal violence.
- Respond compassionately to traumatic events that impact the BU community
Values
- Social Justice
- Empowerment & Liberation
- Trauma-Informed Practice
- Accountability
- Evidence-Informed Care & Evaluation
- Student-Centered
- Sustainability